Inter-regional connectivity, trade facilitation, agricultural transport, bridge safety
Siaya-Yala-Kakamega Road Improvement
Improvement of the Siaya-Yala-Kakamega inter-county road connecting Nyanza and Western regions.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2019
StartedJanuary 1, 2021
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 1,500,000,000KES
Timeline
Road Improvement Started
Contractor mobilized for road rehabilitation works
Contractors
China Wu Yi Company Limited
Main ContractorChinese road construction company
Politicians Involved
James Orengo
GovernorSupported inter-county road improvements for Siaya
Benefits
Description
The Siaya-Yala-Kakamega road improvement project involves upgrading the road connecting Siaya town through Yala to Kakamega, the Western region's administrative capital. This inter-regional road is critical for trade between the former Nyanza and Western provinces. The project includes rehabilitation of deteriorated sections, bridge repairs over the Yala River, and safety improvements through trading centres. The road passes through productive agricultural zones growing sugarcane, maize, and horticultural crops.
Overview
Key inter-regional connector between former Nyanza and Western provinces, facilitating trade and integration